Ryan Burke is in his first season as a student assistant coach for the Wake Forest baseball team.

Walter on Burke
"We haven't seen much of Ryan since we got here as he was injured most of the fall. What his role is will be determined by how he progresses before the season begins."

2010 (Junior)
Did not appear in a game during the 2010 season.

2009 (Sophomore)
Made three appearances on the season and had a 21.60 ERA, while not recording a win or a loss ... Threw a scoreless inning of relief in Wake's comeback win over Akron (2.21), striking out a career-high two batters ... Made relief appearance against Charlotte (3.31) and threw a career-high two innings, allowing four runs on three hits, while striking out two batters.

2008 (Freshman)
Appeared in two games, finishing the season with a 27.00 ERA ... Made first outing of the season against Pepperdine (2/24), allowing two runs on one hit in an inning of work ... Also made an appearance in victory against Charlotte (3/12).

High School
Four-year letterwinner at Poly Prep Country Day School ... Led the Blue Devils to an undefeated 24-0 mark his senior season ... Went 9-0 with a 1.98 ERA as a senior ... Pitched a complete game two-hitter in the state championship game ... Received Poly Prep's Mark Hindy Award, given to a senior who shows leadership both on and off the field ... 2007 first team all-conference selection in the Ivy Preparatory League ... Named first team all-city by Rise Magazine ... Played in the 2006 Perfect Game East Showcase as well as the Northeast Top Prospects Showcase.

Personal
Born July 19, 1988 ... Son of Bob and Julie Burke ... Majoring in communication ... Cousin, Paul Burke, won the 1995 NCAA Division III men's soccer national championship at Williams College ... Cousin, Mike Burke, played soccer at Fairfield University.